The Paradise Factory is a rock-solid, jet-fueled cyberpunk apocalyptic thriller.  Set thirty years in the future, it envisions a world where artificial intelligence ("AI") and mechanical intelligence ("MI") have replaced most humans in employment.  With people unnecessary, the cities are empty hulks controlled by gangs.  The bridges and tunnels are trading posts.  Most live without anything.  The streets are filled with danger.  And the Fourth District guarded by the Brooklyn Bridge is so dangerous, the NYPD have pulled back.  But what's a cop to do when her partner is kidnapped?  Crossing the bridge into the remains of Manhattan may be more than Officer Alice Yu bargained for.  With the assistance of only her talking (and backtalking) armored suit and a fairly useless street urchin, Alice is going to take the battle wherever it leads.  An exciting futuristic adventure!